Hornets earn split with Eagles

Wednesday

Apr 10, 2013 at 9:00 AM

By Ed Patinoed.patino@hillsdale.netBROOKLYN — The Hillsdale High School baseball team made its debut in a new conference and came away with a split decision.After dropping the opening game 5-3, the Hornets rebounded for a 6-4 victory over the Brooklyn Columbia Central Golden Eagles in the season-opening Lenawee County Athletic Association doubleheader Tuesday.Hillsdale and Columbia Central joined the LCAA this school year, bringing the conference to eight teams. Perennial state power Blissfield has won the conference title 19 straight times, while Dundee and Hudson have been league contenders for most of the past decade."This is a top-notch league," Hillsdale coach Scott Chase said. "Some are saying that us and Columbia Central will be at the top of the league, but Blissfield is the top team until someone knocks them off."The Hornets did not allow an earned run in the second game. Hillsdale overcame three errors by scoring six runs on five hits. Kenton McCosh went 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs scored to lead the attack, while Jimmy Chase was 1-for-2 with two RBIs an a run. Danny Miller also went 1-for-2 with a run scored.Chase recorded the pitching win, allowing three runs (none earned) on four hits while striking out five and walking four. Tyler Lash recorded the save, allowing two hits and striking out two.In the opener, Chase went 1-for-3 at the plate with a RBI double to lead the Hornets. Shawn Miller and Lash both went 1-for-3 with a double. McCosh took the pitching loss despite striking out six in six innings.Tyler Reed went 3-for-3 with two home runs, four RBIs and two runs scored to lead Columbia Central."We felt like we should've swept the two games," Scott Chase said.The Hornets will play their home opener Friday against Pittsford.Lenawee Christian at North Adams-JeromeThe North Adams-Jerome High School baseball team dropped both games of its doubleheader Tuesday against Lenawee Christian. The visiting Cougars won the opener 2-1 and took the nightcap 10-4.Chris Thompsen took the pitching loss for the Rams in the first game. Joey Crosby was charged with the loss on the mound in the second contest.The Rams will play a non-conference doubleheader Friday afternoon at Morenci.